pages: CityCouncil/2017-06-20.pdf, 23
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CityCouncil | 2017-06-20 | 23 | The City Manager clarified staff is currently starting outreach to the businesses and education to the public. Mayor Spencer stated doing so is not the referral process; staff should determine whether the current ordinance needs additional language or can be interpreted and enforced with the local businesses. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of directing staff to create a straws on request ordinance with the appropriate additions, including the question of composting, straws for people who need them, and reviewing the current ordinance to see if it covers the intent. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether the motion includes other disposables or just straws. Councilmember Matarrese stated the motion includes plastic to go wares, as written in the body of the referral. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion with a friendly amendment to not have to wait to start outreach. Councilmember Matarrese concurred; stated that he heard the City Manager and the Interim Public Works Director state that the outreach is starting now regardless; he accepts the amendment. Under discussion, Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired what is the timeframe. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would like a determination on which way staff is going to go before Council is out for recess in August; a new ordinance would take two meetings. The City Manager responded staff would only have one week to make the July 18th meeting. Councilmember Matarrese agrees the earliest practical meeting would be September. Mayor Spencer stated that she had requested September. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Council is referring to a new ordinance or making amendments. Councilmember Matarrese stated he put that as an "or" in his motion; staff would return with the suggestion on which option is recommended. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the decision is up to staff. Councilmember Matarrese responded in the negative; stated staff would provide Regular Meeting Alameda City Council June 20, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-06-20.pdf |